In many marginalized households, women bear the triple burden of unpaid housework, childcare, and low-wage informal labor. Without safe, reliable childcare, working mothers face an impossible choice between earning a living and protecting their children.
PHULJHURI is SPAN’s flagship Crèche Program designed for children aged 6 months to 6 years from informal workers’ families. By providing accessible, high-quality care, PHULJHURI turns women-led development into reality—giving mothers peace of mind while securing a bright start for their children.
We currently operate 5 crèches supporting 185 children across West Bengal:
Tea Garden Crèches (Jalpaiguri & Darjeeling): 3 centers serving 90 children of tea laborers across the Kalagatti, Washabari, and Gulma Tea Gardens (in partnership with local Management).
Urban Crèches (North 24 Parganas):
New Town, Kolkata: Serves 40 children in collaboration with NKDA.
Barrackpore Municipality: Serves 55 children of urban informal workers.
Every PHULJHURI center is staffed by trained caregivers and educators who deliver comprehensive, holistic support:
3 Daily Meals: Fresh breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks.
Targeted Care: Extra nutrition for children falling below standard growth milestones.
Medical Care: Monthly physician checkups and follow-up treatments.
Growth Tracking: Regular height/weight monitoring, health card maintenance, and age-appropriate immunization tracking.
Parental Guidance: Workshops on home hygiene and healthy nutrition habits.
Crèche (Under 3): Activity-based learning through Khelpitara, physical play, music, and dance.
Balwadi (Ages 3–6): Early education structured around core themes like Self & Family, Homes, Animals, and Nature, paired with creative arts.
Family Support: Regular Focus Group Discussions, parenting workshops, and maternal health support for pregnant mothers.
Sathi Samuha: Active parent-teacher platforms and youth volunteer initiatives that keep families directly involved in center activities and community care.
Together, we build safer spaces for children and stronger futures for working mothers.
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